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books2 years ago

Top Book Recommendations of 2023

The staff of The Verge shared their favorite books from 2023, which included a range of genres such as fantasy, dystopian, autobiography, and more. Some notable recommendations include "Thar She Blows" by Susan Emshwiller, "The Marigold" by Andrew F. Sullivan, "Doom Guy: Life In First Person" by John Romero, "Addiction by Design: Machine Gambling in Las Vegas" by Natasha Dow Schüll, and "Number Go Up: Inside Crypto’s Wild Rise and Staggering Fall" by Zeke Faux. Other recommended books covered topics like video games, art, and supernatural detective stories.

via The Verge|
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books-and-literature2 years ago

Henry Winkler's Regret: Turning Down Grease and His Shocking Confession

Actor Henry Winkler, known for his role as the Fonz in "Happy Days," discusses his experience with dyslexia and how it affected his reading. Despite the challenges, Winkler shares his love for books, including his favorite, "Angela's Ashes" by Frank McCourt. He also reveals his ideal reading experience and the writers he admires most. Winkler talks about recording the audiobook version of his memoir and expresses his desire to see "The Clan of the Cave Bear" by Jean M. Auel adapted for the screen. Lastly, he shares his dream literary dinner party guests, including William Shakespeare, Daniel Silva, and Larry David.

via The New York Times|
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books2 years ago

From Fiction to Medicine: The Book That Inspired Abraham Verghese.

Abraham Verghese, a doctor and novelist, reveals that W. Somerset Maugham's "Of Human Bondage" was the book that called him to medicine. He shares his favorite books, including "The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois" by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers, and recommends "The World According to Garp" by John Irving and "The Razor's Edge" by W. Somerset Maugham for readers under 21. Verghese also discusses his reading habits, the books that influenced his decision to become a doctor, and the importance of reading fiction for medical students.

via The New York Times|
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